Wilkerson F12 - Manual

Richland, MI 49083 Tel: (269) 629-5000
Installation & Service Instructions
83-953-000
1/4" and 3/8" F12 Particulate
and Adsorber Filter
ISSUED: May, 2005
Supersedes: July, 2003
Doc.# 83953000, ECN# 050500, Rev. 4
Filter
with Manual Drain
A
Adsorber
with Manual Drain
Introduction:
Follow these instructions when installing, operating, or servicing
the product.
Application Limits
These products are intended for use in general purpose
compressed air systems only.
Adsorber Filters are not effective on: Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, methane, ethane, ethylene or hydrogen. For a complete
list of vapors that can and cannot be adsorbed effectively by
activated carbon adsorbers consult the factory.
Maximum Recommended Pressure Drop:
kPa PSIG bar
Particulate Filter 69 10 0.7
With Polycarbonate Bowl
kPa PSIG bar
Operating Pressure Maximum 1034 150 10.3
Operating Temperature Maximum 52°C (125°F)
Operating Temperature Minimum 0°C (32°F)
With Metal Bowl
kPa PSIG bar
Operating Pressure Maximum 1724 250 17.2
Operating Temperature Maximum 80°C (175°F)
Operating Temperature Minimum 0°C (32°F)
ANSI Symbols
WARNING
To avoid unpredictable system behavior that can cause personal injury
and property damage:
• Disconnect electrical supply (when necessary) before installation,
servicing, or conversion.
• Disconnect air supply and depressurize all air lines connected to
this product before installation, servicing, or conversion.
• Operate within the manufacturer’s specified pressure, temperature,
and other conditions listed in these instructions.
• Medium must be moisture-free if ambient temperature is below
freezing.
• Service according to procedures listed in these instructions.
• Installation, service, and conversion of these products must be
performed by knowledgeable personnel who understand how
pneumatic products are to be applied.
• After installation, servicing, or conversion, air and electrical supplies
(when necessary) should be connected and the product tested for
proper function and leakage. If audible leakage is present, or the
product does not operate properly, do not put into use.
• Warnings and specifications on the product should not be covered
by paint, etc. If masking is not possible, contact your local
representative for replacement labels.
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WARNING
FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF THE
PRODUCTS AND/OR SYSTEMS DESCRIBED HEREIN OR RELATED
ITEMS CAN CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
This document and other information from The Company, its subsidiaries
and authorized distributors provide product and/or system options for further
investigation by users having technical expertise. It is important that you
analyze all aspects of your application, including consequences of any
failure and review the information concerning the product or systems in the
current product catalog. Due to the variety of operating conditions and
applications for these products or systems, the user, through its own
analysis and testing, is solely responsible for making the final selection of
the products and systems and assuring that all performance, safety and
warning requirements of the application are met.
The products described herein, including without limitation, product features,
specifications, designs, availability and pricing, are subject to change by
The Company and its subsidiaries at any time without notice.
EXTRA COPIES OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
INCLUSION IN EQUIPMENT / MAINTENANCE MANUALS THAT UTILIZE
THESE PRODUCTS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE.
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! CAUTION
Polycarbonate bowls, being transparent and tough, are ideal for use with
Filters and Lubricators. They are suitable for use in normal industrial
environments, but should not be located in areas where they could be
subjected to direct sunlight, an impact blow, nor temperatures outside of the
rated range. As with most plastics, some chemicals can cause damage.
Polycarbonate bowls should not be exposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons,
ketones, esters and certain alcohols. They should not be used in air systems
where compressors are lubricated with fire-resistant fluids such as phosphate
ester and di-ester types.
Metal bowls are recommended where ambient and/or media conditions are
not compatible with polycarbonate bowls. Metal bowls resist the action of
most such solvents, but should not be used where strong acids or bases are
present or in salt laden atmospheres. Consult the factory for specific
recommendations where these conditions exist.
TO CLEAN POLYCARBONATE BOWLS USE MILD SOAP AND WATER
ONLY! DO NOT use cleansing agents such as acetone, benzene, carbon
tetrachloride, gasoline, toluene, etc., which are damaging to this plastic.
Bowl guards are recommended for added protection of polycarbonate bowls
where chemical attack may occur.